The Battle of Britain
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SYNOPSIS
Seventy years on, brothers Colin and Ewan McGregor take viewers through the key moments of the Battle of Britain, when 'the few' of the RAF faced the might of the Nazi Luftwaffe.
As they fly historic planes, meet the veterans, explore the tactics and technology, Colin and Ewan discover the importance of the Battle and the surviving legacy of the 1940's campaign for the modern RAF.
BBC HISTORY
Explore the key events of the Battle of Britain with clips from over 50 years of BBC television and radio programmes.
THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN SEASON
This programme is part of a season marking the 70th anniversary of The Battle Of Britain across BBC One, BBC Two and BBC Four.
PHOTO: PARACHUTE EWAN
Ewan McGregor receives a parachute briefing from Air Marshall Cliff Spink.
PHOTO: EWAN AND COLIN MCGREGOR
Air Marshall Cliff Spink, Ewan and Colin by a Supermarine Spitfire, which was the only Allied fighter in production throughout the war.
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